Living in Rantauprapat
Rantauprapat is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 103,009 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #3 of 381), low-income families (top 1%, #3 of 381), single parents (top 1%, #3 of 381).
Residents103,009
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport201 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km134,500 people
Sea coast58 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line2.5 km
Distance to Jakarta1,204 km
Within 10 km103,009 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 00 min, sunset 12:19
See Rantauprapat on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rantauprapat
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 00 min and sets around 12:19; in late June it sets around 13:30.
How Rantauprapat ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In North Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 73 | #3 of 381 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #267 of 440 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #3 of 381 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 76 | #3 of 381 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #280 of 381 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #202 of 381 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #203 of 440 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #257 of 338 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #247 of 332 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #259 of 324 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #291 of 440 | #20 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #235 of 333 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #202 of 320 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #234 of 381 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #294 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #216 of 324 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #309 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #247 of 381 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #208 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #349 of 440 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #206 of 440 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #246 of 440 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #265 of 440 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #156 of 440 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 47 | #306 of 440 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #256 of 338 | #16 of 19 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bandar 11 km
- Tanjungbalai 96 km
- Tarutung 97 km
- Teluk Nibung 100 km
- Kisaran 101 km
- Padangsidempuan 102 km
- Sibolga 124 km
- Pematangsiantar 128 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.